ABOUT THE BUSINESS

Animal Health Australia (AHA) is the trusted and independent national animal health body in Australia, bringing together government and industry to deliver animal health and biosecurity.

With our members we scan the horizon for threats and opportunities, advocate for and drive solutions and take a whole-of-sector approach to ensure the long-term success of Australia's animal health and biosecurity system.

ABOUT THE ROLE

AHA is seeking an animal health and biosecurity professional to join the Biosecurity Team within the Emergency Preparedness, Animal Health and Biosecurity program area on a full-time, permanent basis. The Biosecurity Team delivers animal health and biosecurity projects to assist AHA members and their producer members.

As a member of the Biosecurity Team, the Biosecurity Coordinator will be responsible for working with leaders and colleagues to coordinate activities such as planning, budgets, policies, procedures, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and generate impact by successfully implementing animal health and biosecurity projects and activities. The successful candidate will play an integral part of a dynamic team, working under the direction of the Head of Program, Biosecurity.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting the development, delivery, administration and maintenance of Biosecurity project activities and resources.
• Applying project management principles in planning for, implementing, tracking and evaluating Biosecurity activities and projects.
• Working collaboratively and innovatively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of biosecurity and livestock health projects.
• Working with the Project Management Team in holding project working group and committee meetings, including preparation of meeting papers.
• Communicating and liaising effectively with AHA staff and member organisations, partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrating AHA values in their daily approach to work and interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Total remuneration for this position is in the range of $75,000 – $105,000 (including super) and will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s level of experience.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Location in newly fitted office in central North Canberra ACT.
• Parking options and short walk to light rail station.
• Great office culture.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role – preference for agricultural, animal or veterinary science.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of the Australian animal health, agricultural or biosecurity sector.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with members and key stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to show initiative, flexibility and work on multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in contemporary office software applications and communication tools, such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively and innovatively with leaders and colleagues at all levels of the organisation, as well as independently.
• Sound interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Commitment to deliver excellent customer service.

Desirable

• Project management qualifications and/or experience.
• Stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Ability to distil complex scientific information into plain English suitable for a non-technical audience.
• Experience or skills in monitoring and evaluation.
• Emerging leadership capabilities.

APPLICATION

Please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than one page indicating your suitability for the position) to aha@animalhealthaustralia.com.au with the subject line ‘Biosecurity Coordinator’ or clicking on ‘Apply now’ by COB 16 November 2022.

For information regarding the role please contact Rob Barwell, Head of Program, Biosecurity on 0427 478 930 or via  aha@animalhealthaustralia.com.au.

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